RV propane tanks should be stored upright in a well-ventilated area. Avoid leaving tanks in the living area or near a heat source.
Propane tanks should be tightly secured, upright and in a well-ventilated area when being moved. Close the cylinder valve and use the valve plug if the tank has one. Never place propane cylinders in a trunk.
All valves, hoses and fittings of a propane tank should be checked for leaks annually by a certified technician. Have all appliances in the RV that use propane examined as well.
Propane gas is made to smell like rotten eggs. If you smell it, immediately put out open flames and turn off the cylinder valve. In a larger RV, close the main shutoff valves until the source of the leak is found. Have a certified technician inspect the propane cylinder, lines and the appliance being used.
Propane gas that has been sitting unused in a cylinder might lose its odor over time, making it difficult to detect a leak. Installing a propane leak detection device will ensure safety.
